In This Issue
Kiosk Friday, July 29 Feast of Dancing
6:00 p.m. Chautauqua Hall Free •
Saturday, July 30 Pageant Day at Lover’s Point Park Children’s activities11-5:30 Flag Ceremony noon Entertainment all afternoon Sand Castle contest 1:00 p.m. Sponsors walk 7:45 p.m. introduction of the Royal Court and the pantomime of the Legend of the Blue Willow with entertainment Lighted boat parade and fireworks over the Cove.
Feast of Lanterns . . . back at the pier!
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• Sunday, July 31 Closing Ceremony
Chautauqua Hall at 2:00 p.m. Entertainment by SMILES. Free refreshments.
Through August 4
Swim Lessons by the YMCA Pacific Grove High School pool Ages 4 and 5 at $74 Ages 6 through 12 at $60 Eight lessons of 25 minutes each are open. •
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Welcoming hands
Through August 4
Open Swim Adults & Children Pacific Grove High School pool $3 •
July 28, Aug 2 & 4
5:30-7:00 PM Boomer Transitions 3-Session Class Bob Petty, PhD Partners for Transitions covers: Medicare, Social Security, Longterm Care, Still Working Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove Free; Please RSVP: 657-4193 or www.canterburywoods-esc.org •
Thurs. Aug 4
Financial Fraud Prevention with Todd Hornik 10:30 AM Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove Free; Please RSVP: 657-4193 or www.canterburywoods-esc.org
• July 27-31, and Aug. 3 - 7
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic II and III Free admission for spectators http://www.ridepebblebeach. com/2011/Classicii/hs-classicii. html
Inside Ben Alexander Golf................6 Cop Log..................................3 Food.................................... 11 Green Page.....................15, 16 Health & Well-Being........... 10 High Hats & Parasols..............4 Legal Notices........................12 Opinion................................12 The Arts................................13 Shelf Life.........................(dark) Sports.....................................6 Now Showing.........................8
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The 2011 Royal Court, led by Lindsey Morgan, Queen Topaz (far right) welcomes everyone to attend the 2011 Feast of Lanterns at Lovers Point, beginning at 11:00 a.m. with children’s programs in the park and entertainment on the pier all day, Saturday, July 30. The pageant and Pantomime of the Legend of the Blue Willow begin at 7:45 p.m. with the Sponsors’ Walk and culminates with a lighted boat parade and fireworks. The Royal Court is, left to right, Princess Ruby - Courtney Lyon, Princess Turquoise - Katy Osiek, and Princess Amethyst - Allison Naylor. Photo by Barney Morgan
Former mayor running for water board
Jeanne Byrne, architect and former mayor of Pacific Grove, has filed papers to run for Trustee Area 4 of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board in November, 2011. The seat is currently held by Regina Doyle who is currently serving her first 4-year term. Doyle, who also lives in Pacific Grove, has filed the necessary papers to run for re-election. "We need active leadership, not further studies and lack of action," Byrne said. "The community deserves a future...whether it is for future retirement plans, future business plans or a future for your children." “The community deserves a future… whether it is for future retirement plans,
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Zero-emission vehicle goes to work for city By Cameron Douglas With its compact size and no rumbling engine to herald its arrival, it’s easy to miss the importance of the cute little truck rolling through town. But make no mistake: the small pickup truck that has joined the fleet of Pacific Grove city vehicles brings as much impact as a D-9 Caterpillar. Meet the new MILES Electric ZX40ST, the city’s first zero-emission vehicle to be pressed into full-time service. PG Public Works Superintendent Mike Zimmer looked at several electric vehicles, including an all-electric van named the “Moose,” touted by a Salinas company called Green Vehicles. He liked the Moose’s features, but not its price tag of more than $23,000. The Green Vehicles operation recently shut down. Zimmer took his time. He found Miles Electric Vehicles, a company in Westlake, California. Founded in 2004 by entrepreneur/philanthropist Miles Rubin, the company also sells low-speed, all electric, 4-door passenger cars. According to Curtis Schatz, Vice Presi-
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Fire ravages historic house: Cause? By Cameron Douglas A historic house located at 305 Cypress in Pacific Grove sustained major damage in a fire that broke out in the early morning hours of July 27. The Monterey/PG Fire Department responded to a 3:24 a.m. call and found smoke and flames coming from the basement of the two-story Victorian house. The single-family dwelling also has an attached
apartment. Both are for sale, and were vacant at the time. Crews immediately broke out the walls and roof for ventilation, while making sure no one was inside and keeping neighbors out of danger. They succeeded in preventing the fire from spreading to other houses in the dense residential block. A total of 36 fire fighters came to the scene, including personnel from Seaside, Pebble Beach, Presidio of Monterey, Monterey County Regional Fire Department and the Monterey Peninsula
Airport Fire Department. Archie Garland saw it first-hand from his house nearby on Laurel Avenue after his son Michael woke him up. “My son said, ‘I think there’s a house on fire,’” said Garland. “It looked like they had a big crane above the house. I saw them punch a hole in the roof and fire shot straight out. It was a giant, huge blast of flame.” Eight hours later, firefighters and investigators were still on the scene, putting out hot spots inside the house and figuring out how to go about the investigation.
Half of the upper east wall is gone, and charred rafters can be seen in the attic. But the real damage is down below. “Damage to the basement is pretty extensive,” said Operations Divisions Chief David Brown, adding that it will have to be shored up before investigators can safely go in and look around. Damage to the building and its contents in estimated at $550,000. Prior to the fire, the property had been listed for sale at $519,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Top, left: A fire investigator photographs the burned house. Above: Before the July 27 fire, this property listed for sale at $519,000. Left: A firefighter finds smoke and heat in the roof 8 hours after the call. A firefighter surveys the damage to the historic house at 305 Cypress. Reflected in thick fog at 4 a.m., the raging fire at 305 Cypress casts an eerie red glow over the neighborhood. Photo by Michael J. Garland.
Photos by Cameron Douglas except as noted
A view of the east wall shows the massive damage from the fire.
Pebble Beach Equestrian Classics A tradition since 1947
Competitors come from all over the Western United States, Mexico and Canada. Crowds will enjoy the excitement of watching some of the best horses and riders in the country compete. There will be something for everyone in this 64th celebration of equestrian sports in Pebble Beach. Pebble Beach Equestrian Classic II and III • July 27-31, and Aug. 3 - 7 Free admission for spectators http://www.ridepebblebeach.com/2011/Classicii/hs-classicii.html
Will this plaque be retired? The build- Engines parked at 305 Cypress. 36 fire personnel responded in the early ing’s future is uncertain. morning hours of July 27.
Live “bazooka” ordnance found
Workers cleaning the house of a deceased Pacific Grove resident in the 800 block of 17 Mile Dr. found a potentially live M6 rocket-propelled grenade of the sort commonly fired from a “bazooka.” Such devices carry about 3.5 pounds of high explosive. The area was cordoned off and residences evacuated. Monterey County Sheriffs Bomb Squad took custody of the device and, with the assistance of the U.S. Air Force EOD squad and rendered it safe. Residents were allowed to return to their residences by 5:15 p.m. It is unknown how or why the deceased man came into possession of the ordnance. He was identified as a U.S. Navy veteran.
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future business plans or a future for your children. We need active leadership, not further studies and lack of action,” Byrne said. She reminds citizens that Peninsula residents face critical issues on water supply. “With the state about to virtually shut off our water supply, there will be no future for business and tourism, no future for our jobs and lifestyles,” she adds. As mayor of Pacific Grove from 1992-94, Byrne was pivotal in bringing the cities of Pacific Grove and Carmel onto the governance Board of the Fort Ord Reuse Authority. She has been active on a variety of City committees including the Building Standards Committee, Historic Resources and Chair of Architectural Review Committee. She continues to be a leader in the American Institute of Architects, Rotary Club, Pacific Grove Downtown Business Improvement District and Downtown Improvement Committee and is currently serving on the City’s Planning CommisJeanne Byrne sion. “I’ve come to Pacific Grove ever since I can remember, visiting my grandmother, and I’ve been a resident since 1977, living in my great-grandfather’s house,” Byrne states. Shortly after Byrne moved to the Peninsula, the water management district was formed with the original purpose to build a new dam on the Carmel River and then the focus was changed to build a water project. “I’ve watched so many proposals go nowhere, millions of dollars for studies and last-minute project delays. We can’t continue these tactics because we are out of time,” she said. “Without a water project to replace Carmel River pumping, the State Cease and Desist Order will require such severe water rationing by 2014 and 2016 that there will be no water for landscaping, businesses and recreation and water limits will be below the health standard for personal use. This will amount to loss of businesses, loss of jobs, reduction in home values and the loss of a future for our Peninsula. “I’m running to represent everyone’s water supply for a future for our community.” Byrne graduated from California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in architecture and spent a graduate year in architecture in Florence, Italy. She was married to Ray Byrne 32 years ago at St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove. They have one son, Loren, who graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 2001. Trustee Area 4 consists of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach and unincorporated areas adjacent to Carmel.
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Cop log
Traffic stop
Michael William Duncan of Monterey was arrested after a traffic stop -seems he was driving on a suspended license, which he’d lost for a DUI violation.
Nobody at work
An alarm sounded on Central Ave., but no one was there at the business. It was secure.
Car vs. Light Pole
A parked car rolled into a light pole in a parking lot on Forest Ave. Moderate damage to the car, minor to no damage to the light pole. Don’t tangle with light poles. They usually win.
From bad to worse
After being involved in two hit-and-run collisions, the suspect was contacted by officers and became combative. He was tased, taken to the hospital and charged with Battery on Emergency Personnel, Obstruction of a Police Officer, DUI (alcohol), DUI over .08 percent, Hit and Run Property Damage and Driving on a Suspended License. He was so combative they couldn’t even take his picture, but it probably wouldn’t have been his best side anyway, A juvenile under the age of 18 was stopped for a traffic violation and it was found that he had a small amount of marijuana. His passenger, also a juvenile, had cigarettes. They were both cited.
How could they tell?
A cell phone and female wallet were stolen from an unlocked car on Funston Avenue.
Smoking out loud
A woman on Forest Avenue complained that her downstairs neighbor was being extremely loud while outside late at night. The neighbor, when contacted, said she was just smoking.
Hello? Is this the phone to which I am speaking?
A cell phone was found on the Rec Trail, The owner called it a few minutes and its return to the owner is pending.
Euthanized fawn
A fawn was found to be severely injured. It was dispatched with the officer’s AR-15.
Not overdue, but never even checked out
DVDs were reported stolen from the library. There are no leads.
Returned for postage?
A wallet was found by a mail carrier in a blue drop box. When the owner was contacted, he asked the officer to destroy all the credit cards ,disregard the wallet and just mail back his drivers license. Done.
Too drunk to find her room
A teacher from Santa Rosa was too drunk to find her own room on Asilomar, so she knocked on someone else’s. She was cited for disorderly conduct under the influence of alcohol and released to a sober friend.
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Lost
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A cell phone was lost on Pine Avenue.
Also lost
A camera was lost at Lovers Point.
On vacation! See you in August.
Really lost A wedding band was lost on Asilomar Blvd.
Lost but found but lost
A debit card was found, but the owner was not.
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The alarm at the visitor’s center went off because the employee had forgotten about a meeting to be held there. When the people attending the meeting showed up with their key, the alarm went off.
No guests allowed
A woman with a second home on Mermaid hired a man to make some repairs while she was at her primary residence. A neighbor noticed a woman and two teenagers entering the house with suitcases. The owner got them on the phone and informed them they were not welcome, and they left. She had the locks changed.
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A report was made of a credit card being used out of state.
Jon Alan Balcom was arrested and booked for DUI during a traffic stop.
HOUI (Hanging Out Under the Influence)
Two minors were found to be too drunk to take care of themselves on Eardley Avenue.
Not your everyday parking citation
Reporting party was arrested for DUI and released sober later, but he couldn’t find his car. He reported it stolen, but it was actually parked blocking the driveway to the fire station. His wife’s dog and purse were in the vehicle, the window was down and the keys were on the roof. Now, it seems that the dog, purse and keys had been left at home with the wife sometime earlier. By the time the officers contacted her, she was drunk and uncooperative. They got a parking ticket and he drove the car home. No mention of what happened to the dog.
Vandalism
A window was broken in a home while the owner was on vacation.
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Jon Guthrie
High Hats & Parasols Dear Readers: Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in “High Hats” are not our words. They are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Our journalistic predecessors held to the highest possible standards for their day, as do we at Cedar Street Times. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.
The news . . . from 1911 Gives up the Grove
While most of our residents and visitors love the Grove and would resist leaving here with all their might, a few are different. Such is the case with Mrs. L. E. Crawford. Mrs. Crawford spent the entire winter here staying in the home of her sister, Mrs. G. Fannie Spencer. Mrs. Crawford owned a cottage on Nineteenth street, left behind by her late husband. After advertising it for several weeks, Mrs. Crawford at last sold the property. Interviewed at the train station, Mrs. Crawford said that she intended to leave the Grove in order to return to her premarital home in New York. Bon voyage, Mrs. Crawford. I
Things are booming at Smith’s bank
E. Cooke Smith has announced good times for his commercial and savings bank. Smith said that the fellow who tries to attract business without advertising is like the fellow who throws his girl friend silent kisses in the dark. The fellow knows what he is doing, but no one else does. And that is why Cooke is doing so well. Advertising, such as this in the Pacific Grove newspaper, has attracted kisses from many customers. “We want your business and have taken that way of letting you know that we want it. We want your business for our mutual benefit.” Commercial and business deposits will earn at least 4%. There is no charge for home checking accounts. Safe deposit boxes may be rented for $2.50 a year. 50￠ of your first year fee will be refunded if you rent a box before August 31, 1911. Stop on by and let us talk things over. We are prominently located on Lighthouse avenue. II
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The Grove Bakery has made a bunch of candies for the kids. Buy five pepper mint sticks for 5¢.
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The Pacific Improvement Company wants to see Pacific Grove expand and will now deliver sand for $1.10 per square yard or beach stones for $2.50 per square yard. Leave orders at our office at 241 Forest avenue. We will respond as soon as possible.
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Although Bon Voyage was a bit more properly a nautical term, it was sometimes applied to other kinds of travel. Trains presented no exception.
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The E. Cooke Smith bank showed a 1911 asset balance of $400,000. Many bankers of the era “fudged” a bit, however.
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The “Armored” car experiment failed from wont of business. Not knowing the time shipments would be made drove customers away.
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In the grammatical practices of 1911, many words now presented as one word were presented as two. See another example in the advertisement for the Grove Bakery.
References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890). Know some news or trivia from a century ago? Contact the author Jon Guthrie: profguthrie@gmail.com.
New steps going in
W. F. Smith of the Pacific Grove Beach Company is busily at work these days. Smith is laying new cement steps to run from below Forest avenue to the beach. This work is certain to make egress to and from the water’s edge easier and has been needed since the Grove was a Camp. Smith promises that the work will be done before much of the summer had passed up by. This should be greatly appreciated by guests and residents alike.
Armored car to carry cash and valuables
Borrowing a page from the Russian annals, the Southern Pacific will be adding an armored car to various trains. These cars are to make shipping of cash, coins, and valuables much easier and safer. The Southern Pacific promises that an armed guard will be riding within each car. Shipment times will not be made public. Just deliver your shipment to the agent at the depot and it will be sent off sometime within the following week. III
Pedestrian killed by auto mobile
Jesse W. Bryan, formerly a resident, was killed in an auto mobile accident in San Francisco at about 6 o’clock, Wednesday evening. Bryan was crossing a street when suddenly he stopped dead. An auto mobile driver, intending to pass him by, did not apply brakes in time. The driver hit Bryan head on. Still living, Bryan was rushed to the Bay Harbor Hospital for emergency treatment. Alas, he died a few minutes later. Bryan had moved to San Francisco to practice the legal profession. He is survived by a brother, J. S. Bryan who earlier had moved to Hollister.
At the Colonial Theater
If you want to enjoy a really pleasant evening do not fail to attend the Colonial this week end. At least five reels of excellent pictures (which, by the way, is the largest picture program now being run in all of Monterey County), can be enjoyed for just one dime. There’s no longer any need to travel to Monterey or elsewhere to view a full bill of moving pictures starring America’s finest actors and actresses. At the Colonial, you will see “In Old Madrid”, “The Talisman”, “Crazy Gulch”, the Hobo’s Reunion”, and others … all for ten cents. Showing begins at 7:30 sharp.
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Mrs. D. W. Lubeck departed by train this week to spend some time visiting relatives in Auburn.
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Feast of Lanterns . . . back at the pier! Feast of Lanterns Schedule of Events Events, times, and dates subject to change Through July Feast of Lanterns Art Show
At MBEC Gallery, 153 Fountain Ave. The Feast of Lanterns Art Competition entries are on display and available for purchase. A portion of all art sales will benefit the Feast of Lanterns.
Friday, July 29 Feast of Dancing
Join the Royal Court and dance, dance, dance! The party starts at 6:00 p.m. Chautauqua Hall
Saturday, July 30 Pageant Day at Lover’s Point Park
Children’s activities start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 5:30 p.m. At noon, Flag Ceremony on the Pier followed by entertainment; Sand Castle contest a 1:00 p.m. Sponsors walk 7:45 p.m. introduction of the Royal Court and the pantomime of the Legend of the Blue Willow with entertainment representing people from around the world. The evening culminates with a lighted boat parade and a canopy of fireworks over the Cove.
Sunday, July 31 Closing Ceremony at Chautauqua Hall at 2:00 p.m. Entertainment by SMILES. Free refreshments.
Left, Board vice president Marabee Boone pute the finishing touches on a “thank you” sign at the opening ceremonies.
Everybody gets involved Feast of Lanterns runs on volunteers and donations.
Feast of Lanterns display at the library
Feast of Lanterns past president Beth Penney will display her collection of Feast of Lanterns items at the library through the duration of this year’s Feast. She has been working on it for many years and it is really exciting to see lots of old memorabilia, according to board member Marabee Boone.
Special Feast of Lanterns exhibit at Cannery Row Antique Mall
The Feast of Lanterns was born as the closing ceremonies at the end of the summer Chautauqua program in Pacific Grove. The Chautauqua movement fostered the first book groups and the first inexpensive adult education in the United States – Teddy Roosevelt called the Chautauqua movement “the most American thing about America.” “Vincent Circles” were created from the Chautauqua movement as a way to discuss the scientific, cultural and literary ideas of the day. These groups were mostly held at member’s homes much like the book groups of today. During this Feast of Lanterns month, local adult education art teacher and Pacific Grove memorabilia collector Jane Flury will host an exhibit of rare Pacific Grove memorabilia at the Cannery Row Antique Mall, The exhibit will include Feast of Lanterns memorabilia, rare photos of Pacific Grove’s Chinatown and a rare log book of a Pacific Grove Vincent Circle. The exhibit will run through August 12. The mall is located at 471 Wave St., Monterey. Mall hours are 10-5 everyday. For more information contact Jane at 402-5367 or the mall at 655-0264 Perennial volunteers Dave and Stephanie Fallon helped at the Opening Ceremonies for the Feast of Lanterns. The event took place Wed., July 27 at Elmarie Dyke Open Space next to Chautauqua Hall. The cake-cutting included a birthday party for the city of Pacific Grove as well. L-R are Queen Topaz, Lindsey Morgan; Princess Amethyst, Allison Naylor; Dave Fallon; Stephanie Fallon; Princess Turquoise, Katy Ohsiek; and Princess Ruby, Courtney Lyon.
Chinese Fishing Village informational panels
Join Gerry Low-Sabado in remembering the Chinese American Chinese Fishing Village and the people who once thrived on Pacific Grove shores. She presents informative panels at the Museum of Natural History explaiing the history of the Chinese community in Pacific Grove. The panels will be on display this week during museum hours.
Join the festivities!
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Pacific Grove
Sports Boaters take note: Screening for mussels in effect
Screening and inspection of vessels has been instituted for the 2011 boating season to prevent invasive mussels at Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs. Visitors to Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs must pass screening and inspection of their watercraft and trailers as officials strive to prevent invasion of Quagga and Zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species into local waters. Vessel screenings and inspections will continue as both Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties try to keep the reservoirs free of invasive species. Rangers, inspectiontrained park and resort staff and private community volunteers will be especially watching for visitors whose boats have been to or are registered in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and other states, which have water bodies infested with these Eurasian mussels. Public ramps at Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, a reduction of the previous 24-hour access. Boaters are urged to inspect, clean, drain and dry boats, gear and clothing. For more information about this program or the mussel problem visit the “Don’t Move A Mussel” link at www.mcwra.co.monterey.ca.us, or www.slocountywater.org.
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Monterey Bay Sailing Club will continue its monthly “Demo Weekend” Sat., August 27 and Sun., August 28, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. through 6:15 p.m. The weekend offers Central Coast residents the opportunity to “test the waters” of boat ownership through a reduced $25 one-hour cruise with a licensed captain on any of Monterey Bay Sailing Club’s four sailing vessels. Friends and family are welcome to accompany aspiring club members (fractional boat owners). Demo Weekend happens the fourth weekend of every month from our location on the finger pier of Fisherman’s Wharf. Monterey Bay Sailing Club (MBS Club), in operation since 2001, will offer $25 one-hour demo sails to aspiring club members (fractional boat owners) the fourth weekend of every month in 2011. MBS Club offers basic cruises, dinner cruises, American Sailing Association lessons and certifications, memorial services, corporate team-building activities, a variety of club memberships and wedding ceremonies. Central Coast residents can sail on any of MBS Club’s boats include a Catalina 22’, Yamaha 25’, Celestial 32’, and the Wyliecat 30’. Monterey Bay Sailing is at 78 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey (Blue building on the finger pier of Old Fisherman’s Wharf) For more information contact Capt. Dutch Meyer at (831) 372-SAIL (7245)
Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District classes
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org) is offering several nature progra.m.s including an adventure in nature for parents and tots at Garland Park, landscape photography in Big Sur, and kayaking on Monterey Bay as part of its summer schedule. Details are below follow. See the Let’s Go Outdoors! guide or go on-line at mprpd.org for full information on all summer activities of The Park District. Moms, Pops and Tots:
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Adventure in Nature Back by popular demand! Explore the world of animals, plants and insects in their natural habitats using all your senses. Inspire curiosity in your young child with new discoveries during every visit to our open space parks. Ages 3-6, children must be accompanied by an adult, Friday, July 29, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Plants and Mini Beasts), Garland Park, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road,
$15 (district resident), $17 (non-district residents), adults free. Instructor: Kirsten Stember Creative Landscape Photography Ready to try something different? Create compelling images using novel shooting techniques, emphasizing practices that go beyond the ordinary. Limited only by your willingness to explore, this fun and creative workshop will spark your photographic imagination. Ages 18 and up, Saturday, July 30, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Big Sur (see mprpd. org for details), $145 (district resident), $160 (non-district resident). Instructor: David Gubernick. Summer Fun: Kayaking the Bay Observe a.m.azing marine wildlife of the Monterey Bay by kayak. Glide along the water’s surface watching as animals splash, frolic and soar. This natural history tour is fun for beginning and experienced paddlers of all ages. Guide and gear are
Ben Alexander
provided. Ages 3-adult, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult, Saturday, July 30, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Monterey Bay Kayaks, 693 Del Monte Ave, Monterey, ages 3-6, $35 (district resident), $39 (non-district resident); ages 7 and up, $50/$55; or $175/$193 for fa.m.ily of four. Instructor: Monterey Bay Kayaks. Pre-registration is strongly suggested for all classes and programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD). Register online at www. mprpd.org or in-person between 11 AM–1 PM, Tuesday-Friday at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (check, money order, Visa or MasterCard or Discover accepted). If space is available, there is an additional charge of $5 to register the day of the class. On-site registration begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the class. All check-in and registration closes 5 minutes before the class begins. Contact is Joseph Narvaez, at 372-3196, ext. 3.
Golf Tips Course management
I did a playing lesson this morning and as we were on the back nine of Poppy Hills It was very early and one of those magical mornings. I was there with two students from the bay area and they both were reasonably good players and they were both hitting some very nice shots until they hit into trouble. Number 10 at Poppy Hills has a very big lake just in front of the green and my student on her second shot was going to hit a three wood
to lay up with her distance she wanted to hit the shot was 175 yards but the lake was about 140 yards and very reachable to go into the water. I suggested she hit her Hybred club to hit short of the lake and not getting anywhere near the lake to not hit into trouble. A lot of us hit into trouble when we don’t have to...This is what I call course management so think a little more when your hitting shots and never hit into trouble.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk will return to PG
Register now
Let the jingling begin! The Central Coast Branch of the Arthritis Foundation will host its second annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk December 10, 2011 at Lovers Point in Pacific Grove. But now is the time to register and build teams, and to start working out. . .and get costumes ready. The Arthritis Foundation encourages potential runners and teams to go to www.jinglebellrunpacgrove.kintera.org As an added incentive if you register by July 31 you will be entered to win an iPad.
Ben Alexander PGA PGA Teaching Professional, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Poppy Hills Golf Course PGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA 831-277-9001 www.benalexandergolf.com
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pGREEN From Page 1 of Sales, their products are based on an existing design for small internal-combustion vehicles. Miles Electric Vehicles obtains electric driveline and charging components from U.S. companies and ships them to China, where the chassis is made. The vehicles come back to California ready for final assembly and sales. Schatz explains the MILES cars and trucks can be legally driven on streets where the speed limit is 35 mph or less. They are becoming quite popular among universities, prisons and industrial complexes, along with small cities like ours. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District, the U.S. Navy and NASA also have MILES vehicles in their fleets. Pacific Grove joins 35 other municipalities and 30 college campuses in the use of MILES vehicles. It signals our city’s commitment to moving forward with new ideas that save money and the environment. At $4.00 a gallon and 20 mpg, a similar gasolinepowered vehicle costs about $1,000 a year to operate, not counting oil changes. Electric vehicles eliminate those costs, and all tailpipe emissions. Our ZX40ST was a demo model. It came with a fresh set of batteries as part of the $14,970 deal. It charges on ordinary 110 house current. It holds six lead-acid batteries beneath the bed. The batteries have up to a 7-year lifespan and are recyclable. So far, the team at Public Works has given the new truck a very enthusiastic “like.” It has become the first choice for maintenance crews performing light work such as trash pickup. “It fits on all the coastal trails,” says Zimmer. The truck sports a roomy interior that easily accommodates our husky city employees. It is optioned with a fresh air system, heater, AM-FM radio and CD player. The ZX40ST rides on size 165/70-R13 tires. With big leaf springs and a live rear axle, the truck totes a 1,075-pound payload in its six-foot bed. It has an interesting feature: along with the tailgate, both sides of the bed swing down for ease of unloading.
The Miles ZX40ST came to the city of Pacific Grove with fresh batteries for $14,970.
The sides of the six-foot bed can swing down along with the tailgate for ease of unloading.
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207
The roomy interior accommodates big and tall city employees with fresh air ventilation and a CD player.
Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, 831-643-2770 Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311
Is Miles Electric planning a faster future model? Speedometer goes to 60, but top speed for this truck is 25. Gauge to the right shows level of battery charge
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sun.s @ 10:00 a.m. Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove 804 Redwood Lane, 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705
(L-R) Mayor Carmelita Garcia; Public Works Superintendent Mike Zimmer: Ken Morley and Vicki Pearse of Sustainable PG.
Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-647 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th Street, 831-655-4160 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818
Some random specs: • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating = 2,998 lbs. • Wheelbase: 103 inches. • Payload: 1,075 pounds. • Cargo capacity: 36.32 cubic feet. • Motor: Brushless, 3-phase induction AC motor. • Max horsepower: 35. • Max torque: 115 ft-lbs. • Acceleration: 0-20 mph in 3.9 seconds. • Maximum grade ability: 39.8 percent. • Braking distance from 25 to 0 = 26 feet. • Estimated battery life: 25,000 miles. • Charging time: 4-6 hours from 50 percent depletion. • Average range: 30-40 miles. Learn more at www.milesev.com
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The Arts
Now Showing Ocean photo contest opens
The Thank You Ocean Campaign and the California Coastal Commission jointly announce the 13th Annual Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest to pay tribute to California’s spectacular coast and ocean. Entrants are encouraged to submit photos of the following subjects: The scenic coast and Pacific Ocean off California, People and the California coast, and California ocean and coastal wildlife. Plants and animals photographed should be native species in their natural setting. Photographs must be taken from a public place and should be in color. To avoid disturbance, photos of marine mammals must be taken from 50 yards away or more. Online voters will pick a “viewers’ choice” winner, while separate “judges’ choice” winners will be selected for first, second, and third place. Winners will select from a number of donated prizes including hotel stays and more. All entries must be submitted online by Fri., Sept. 2, 2011. Online voting must be completed by Fri,, Sept. 16, 2011. Interested amateur photographers (those who earn less than 50 percent of their income from photography) should visit http://mycoastalphoto.com to upload digital images and invite their friends to vote.
At the PG Art Center Through Sept 15, 2011 PG Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove with Piano Music by Michael Martinez
From small to LARGE Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association • Championing the Arts Tour Photography and children’s art from Erin Lee Gafill and Tom Birmingham’s journey across America • Familiar Surroundings Oils and Pastels by Cheryl Kampe • Cloudscapes Paintings by Sheila Delimont • The Hour of Pearl The work of C.K. Copeland • Plus, work from the Art Center’s First Saturday Figure Drawing Class, the Peninsula’s longest running figure drawing class.
Objects Transcending Purpose Myrna Axt opens at Artisana Gallery in time for the Feast of Lanterns
“My art reflects my surroundings, and imagination. Perhaps it’s because I grew up in a home with many Asian antiques, that I love to create Asian themed art. I also was drawn to the novels of Pearl Buck during middle school that exposed me to this ancient culture. These stories of ancient China made a lasting impression on me and my dream to visit China one day. That dream came true in 2003, as I traveled to China and experienced it first hand. I feel my life has come full-circle with my ability to create Asian inspired art and share my joy with others. I hope my experiences bring a unique voice to my art, and draw an emotional reaction. “One of my outlets has been creating assemblage art, a three-dimensional composition, putting together found objects, altered bits and pieces, along with imagery. I combine found objects in my collage and encaustic works. There is something magical about taking an ordinary, worn, or dilapidated object, and reviving it into something extraordinary. “I hope you enjoy the results.” -- Myrna Axt Artisana Gallery 309 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. through August 31
“Canton Cutie” Collage by Myrna Axt
Celebrate Pacific Grove at Medusa’s Emporium
Medusa’s Emporium’s “Celebrating Summer in Pacific Grove” exhibition is a wonderful array of work that celebrates Pacific Grove’s beauty, people, history, and culture through art and word. The exhibit will run through August 19, 2011. Medusa’s Emporium, a gallery featuring local artists’ work, is also a boutique offering collectibles that are uniquely Pacific Grove, and a venue for special events, workshops and magical happenings presented by Sheree and/ or guest hosts. Medusa’s Emporium is located at 1219 Forest Avenue Suite E– Forest Hill Plaza in Pacific Grove. Contact Medusa’s at 831/655.3325; Email medusas.emporium1219@ gmail.com.
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First Friday Pacific Grove
Last bash before class! New for this First Friday
First Flush
at the Art Center
Upstairs at 568 Lighthouse Ave. Friday, Aug. 5, 7-10 PM Bring your instrument and join the jam! Friday, Aug. 5 7-10 PM
New for this First Friday Butterfly & Lantern Opening Reception
The work of Dick Crispo
6-9PM at 225 Forest Ave.
New for this First Friday Pratap Thangka Art Gallery Thangka art by Pratap Lama 623 Lighthouse avenue
LOOK FOR OPEN DOORS AND GREEN FLAGS. . . YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GOING TO FIND IN DOWNTOWN PACIFIC GROVE!
Friday Aug. 5 downtown Pacific Grove 5-8+
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New You
Health and Well-Being Let’s stop spraying the farm, Grandma! As it is on the outside so it be on the inside. When we pollute our land we pollute our bodies; when we poison the sea we also poison our internal cells and protective fluids. This was explained in an Ayurvedic class I recently attended. I think it is interesting how, although Ayurveda is 5,000–10,000 years old, one of the very first things to be learned is that if we destroy our environment we destroy our bodies and vice versa. In my studies of natural health and wellness there have been a few conscious and sustainable cultures that have respected the earth and their bodies, and as a result, remained the healthiest people and communities in the world. I’m sure this is what the Indians were also attempting to do; I know these cultures I’m referring to have suffered and struggled due to modern ways. I could see this for myself while traveling in the Philippine Islands, when we would visit the small villages and countryside where the natural diet remained, compared to the cities, where large plants and fast foods have moved in. You could definitely tell by the rate of obesity and diabetes, especially in the youth, and from the color of the water in the ports and bays. Lately, with man-made earth affecting disasters, many are becoming aware of pollution and the effects of pollution on us as humans. You may also notice
Amy Coale Solis MH
Amy Herbalist the abundance of natural holistic teachers, herbalists, nutritionists, midwives, massage and energy workers on the rise in the past years. You see things have to change and many people are beginning to realize and understand the reasons why. There has been a lot of damage done and it’s going to take a lot of leaders who have studied, practiced and learned about the body and all the many natural ways it responds, adapts, cleanses and heals when given properly what is needed to do so, and so with our mother earth. This is not a mistake; the natural lifestyle and holistic living is not some fad, it is truly the way to heal, respect and honor our earth and ourselves. The best place to begin is to start to open your mind and thoughts to the process of purifying, healing, and letting go of fear. Educate yourself and do not over watch fear inducing programs. Become aware of your personal impact on pollution both in your thoughts, in your diet, and
in your environment. Start in your daily routine taking steps to improve. We each have to take on this responsibility, and we are not alone. Connect with your Holistic teacher, know you’re in their tribe and who you can call when you are ready to learn. All of the Holistic teachers I have met are very in-tune and aware that these are the times we have been studying and preparing for. A time when change for the better, the positive, a conscious awareness becomes acknowledged and sought; here we are trained and equipped with retained knowledge of the body and the mind’s amazing ability to heal and how to encourage and support this process. If you would like to speak with a Natural Health Specialist I will be happy to answer your questions, work with you, your family, your health, and your natural holistic lifestyle. I also am happy to offer a free first time phone consultation as most of my connecting is over the phone and it is working out very well!
Forum on desalination Aug. 23 The second meeting of the Regional Desalination Project Community Involvement Forum will be held on Tuesday, August 23. The Community Involvement Forum is sponsored by California American Water, Marina Coast Water District and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The forum concerns the desalination and Aquifer, Storage and Recovery (ASR) project those agencies have proposed to replace diversions from the Carmel River and address future water needs in the former Fort Ord. The forum, which meets quarterly, is open to everyone and provides an opportunity to learn more about regional water supply issues. For more information visit: www. regionalwaterproject.org .
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Armed Services News Briefs Marine Corps Capt. David J. Coté, a student at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, has been named the Marine Corps Times’ Marine of the Year. Capt. Coté lives in Pacific Grove. He is a combat veteran who is also a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Command and General Staff College. Capt. Coté was recognized for his work with homeless veterans, encouraging Marine recruits to enroll in college courses, as an organ donor for his father and as an athlete and martial arts student. He received the award in a ceremony at the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
Transform your negative beliefs. . . transform your life. Rabia Erduman, CHT, CMP, RPP, CST Author of Veils of Separation
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If basil makes you hungry, try these chicken recipes
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Public deslination forum on August 23
The second meeting of the Regional Desalination Project Community Involvement Forum will be held on Tuesday, August 23. The Community Involvement Forum is sponsored by California American Water, Marina Coast Water District and the Monterey County Water Resources Agency. The forum concerns the desalination and Aquifer, Storage and Recovery (ASR) project those agencies have proposed to replace diversions from the Carmel River and address future water needs in the former Fort Ord. The forum, which meets quarterly, is open to everyone and provides an opportunity to learn more about regional water supply issues. For more information visit: www.regionalwaterproject.org .
Neil Jameson
The Retired Firehouse Cook
I was walking into Trader Joe’s recently and noticed beautiful basil plants in pots. They smelled so good I bought one for the window garden, and now I can’t bear to use it in the kitchen. So I bought another. Ever notice how certain smells make you hungry? Onions, garlic, baking bread, toast, bacon. . .and basil. Maybe that’s why Trader Joe’s had them at the entrance -- you know the caveat about going grocery shopping when you’re hungry! This recipe calls for fresh basil and fresh garlic both, and should make you really hungry. But since it’s boneless, skinless chicken and there’s only a little olive oil, it should work well with your diet. I heard Ken Cuneo is on a diet and thought that he could have a piece of the birthday cake at the Feast of Lanterns party on Wednesday if he then hopped on his bicycle and rode around on the Rec Trail. Ken, it’s gonna take a lot of riding around to work off that birthday cake!
Basil and Garlic Smeared Chicken Breasts
Ingredients 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp. salt (or to taste) 1/2 c. fresh chopped basil 1/2 tsp. black pepper (or to taste) olive oil to taste 1/4 tsp. lemon juice 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Directions If you use a food processor, go ahead and use it . . . or do what I do and use a bowl and a pestle. Mash the chopped garlic together with the salt. Add chopped basil and pepper and continue to either blend or mash. Add just enough olive oil to make a paste. Add the lemon juice and mix well. With a food hammer (I don’t know any other term for it) or a rolling pin, flatten the chicken pieces until they’re an even halfinch thick. Smear the chicken pieces with the basil paste until each piece has an even coat. Lightly oil (or Pam) the grill or a pan and grill the chicken, turning once, three to five minutes per side. Now, this next recipe is not your basic low-carbohydrate recipe, but it’s not a heart-stopper either. I’ve been chided for recipes that are not as healthy as they could be, to which I answer: If you shouldn’t eat it, don’t. And if you can see a way to make it healthier, do it. this one calls for basting with the chicken juices which shouldn’t be a problem because they’re skinless, but there you have it.
Basil Rubbed Baked Chicken
8 skinless chicken pieces Rub ingredients 3 Tbsp. dried basil 1 1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees and line a baking pan with foil. Be sure there’s room to put the chicken pieces flat in the baking pan. Mix all the rub ingredients together and sprinkle over the chicken, rubbing as you go. Turn and do the other side and arrange the chicken pieces in the pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until the chicken is done, spooning the chicken juices over the chicken before serving.
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Skinless chicken helps lower the carbohydrate count
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Get on Board to Stuff the Bus! United Way Monterey County wants to send kids back to school ready to learn. Help Stuff the Bus with necessary school supplies and send kids back to school with smiles on their faces and fully equipped to learn. For more information, visit www.unitedwaymmcca.org or call 2-1-1. All supplies will be distributed through the Monterey County Office of Education to children who are homeless, in foster care or in great need. Gift cards and monetary donations also accepted.
Suggested School Supplies
Elementary Backpack
Backpack (no solid red or blue please) 1-inch, 3-ring binder 3-ring school rule binder paper 5-tab dividers Colored pencils (12 count) Crayons (8- or 24-count) Pocket folders Pencil sharpener Pens (boxes of 12 or more) Pencils, #2 (boxes of 12 or more) Construction paper (9”x12”, multi-colored) Pencil cap erasers (12-pack) Ruler, glue stick, scissors
Jr. High Backpack
Backpack (no solid red or blue please) Calculator, 10-digit with cover 1-inch, 3-ring binder 3-ring college-ruled binder paper 5-tab dividers Spiral notebooks, 70 ct. college rule Pencil sharpener Colored pencils (12 count) Pens (boxes of 12 or more) Pencils, #2 (boxes of 12 or more) Dictionary, pocket Ruler, yellow highlighter, large eraser
Donations of supplies accepted July 15 – August 5 at locations around the county. Drop Off Points (as of 7/19/11)
Carmel Coldwell Banker Realty, 3775 Via Nona Marie Carmel Valley Monterey County Free Libraries, 65 W. Carmel Valley Rd. Castroville Rabobank, 10601 Merritt St. Monterey County Free Libraries, 11160 Speegle St. Gonzales Rabobank, 400 Alta St. Greenfield La Princesa Market, 239 Huerta Ave. La Princesa Market, 401 El Camino Real Monterey County Free Libraries, 315 El Camino Real King City Rabobank, 532 Broadway St. Monterey County Free Libraries, 402 Broadway Ave. Rabobank, 228 Reservation Rd. Monterey Monterey County Herald, 8 Upper Ragsdale Drive Monterey City Library, 625 Pacific St Tarpy's Roadhouse, 2999 Salinas Monterey Highway UWMC Office, 60 Garden Ct. Rabobank, 439 Alvarado St. Pacific Grove Rabobank, 561 Lighthouse Ave. Pajaro Monterey County Free Libraries, 29 Bishop St. Prunedale Monterey County Free Libraries,17822 Moro Rd.
Salinas Salinas City Hall, 200 Lincoln Ave. La Princesa Market, 516 East Alisal St. Fashion Bug, 1235 N. Davis Rd. Monterey County Office of Education, 901 Blanco Cir. Pacific Valley Bank, 422 Main St. Cesar Chavez Library, 615 Williams Rd. Rabobank, 301 Main St. UWMC Office, 376 Main St. Rabobank, 1285 North Davis Rd. Salinas Valley Comm. Church, 368 San Juan Grade Rd. YMCA, 117 Clay St. Monterey County Free Libraries,18250 Tara Dr. Seaside CSUMB Library Cafe, CSUMB Campus CSUMB Otter Express, CSUMB Campus, Bldg. 14 CSUMB Dining Commons, CSUMB Campus, Bldg. 16 Monterey County Weekly, 668 Williams Ave. Rabobank,1658 Fremont Blvd. Seaside City Hall, 440 Harcourt Ave. Seaside Fire Dept., 1635 Broadway Monterey County Free Libraries, 550 Harcourt Ave. Soledad Rabobank, 2149 H Dela Rosa St. YMCA, 560 Walker Dr. Soledad City Hall, 248 Main St. Monterey County Free Libraries, 401 Gabilan Dr.
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Your letters
Opinion Cameron Douglas
Cedar Street’s Opinion
Marge Ann Jameson
Cedar Street’s Opinion
WALK
DON’T WALK
Fines are not a deterrent No one thinks they’ll get caught
Pacific Grove’s City Council, by a 4-3 vote, turned down a proposal to drastically increase the fine for hosting a party where alcohol is served to underage people.After debating it during two meetings, our City Council preserved the part of the proposal concerned with cost recovery, and it will come back for a second reading in August. Well-intentioned, but doomed to failure. Cost recovery is the term for reimbursing the City for the cost of City personnel who respond to such parties. We suppose that’s how it was wedged into an already overloaded work plan the council set for itself; police, fire, medical (if necessary) are all very expensive parts of enforcing underage drinking laws. It’s usually more than one police patrol vehicle because, as one officer told us, the partygoers “scatter like cockroaches when the light gets turned on” if police arrive on the scene. Officers wind up babysitting the ones who didn’t get away until their parents come to get them. And where did their parents think they were anyway? The object would be to prevent the drinking in the first place, but increasing the fine will not, in our opinion, accomplish that. There’s already a fine of $1000, and that hasn’t stopped at least 69 people, including 4 parents, from hosting such parties over the past 10 years -- and those are the ones that the police caught, the ones who didn’t scatter like cockroaches. Here’s why an increased fine will not stop the parties: Teenagers think they’re immune. In fact, most people think they’re immune. No one thinks they’re going to get caught. Those who do fear consequences wouldn’t be at the party in the first place. If life imprisonment or even capital punishment were really a deterrent, there wouldn’t be murders, would there? We don’t have an answer to the age-old question of how to get people to behave rationally. And now the city of Marina is considering a similar bill. We hope they don’t spend their staff time chasing a fine and the public’s time debating during City Council meetings. Go straight for the cost recovery and be done with it.
Walk: Literally!
If you’ve ever crossed Lighthouse between the Bratty & Bluhm real estate office and Chase Bank, you know there are serious tree roots to step over. Well, no more. Public Works performed their magic and it’s smooth sailing now.
Letters to the Editor
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111413 The following person is doing business as PACIFIC COAST SOILS, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076 and CHURCH AND CHURCH CONIFERS, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076; Glenn Church, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076; This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 28, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Glenn Church. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 7/15, 7/22 7/29 and 8/5/11 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111390 The following person is doing business as BIG SUR PET CARE, 782 Syida Dr., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; Daniel Galfano, 782 Syida Dr., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 23, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Daniel Galfano. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/11
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111571 The following person is doing business as ENCORE EVENTS, 2045 Mendocino St., Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93935; Judy A. White, 2045 Mendocino St., Seaside, CA 93935. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on July 20, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Judy A. White. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/11
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The Arts
Up and Coming ‘Annie’ coming to Pac Rep
August 18September 25 The sun will come out at the outdoor Forest Theater starting August 18, with PacRep’s summer family event, the TONY Award-winning Broadway blockbuster, Annie, the Musical!, playing weekends through September 25 at Carmel’s historic amphitheatre. Under the direction of local theatre legend Walt deFaria, the family favorite Annie, the Musical will feature returning equity actor J.T. Holmstrom as Daddy Warbucks. Young performers Melissa Friefeld and Miranda Perl will share the title role of Annie. Gracie Moore Poletti and Jennifer Newman will share the role of Annie’s nemesis, Miss Hannigan. Barney Hulse takes the reins as Musical Director conducting Annie’s unforgettable score. The supporting cast includes 70 performers of all ages, including local favorites Ken Cusson, Stephen Poletti, Lynette Graves, Harrison Shields, Bill Hogerheiden and Sam Skemp, and three local “four-footed” performers – Matti, Harry, and Jake (the understudy) –sharing the role of Annie’s dog Sandy. There will be two discount previews, Thurs. and Fri., Aug. 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m., opening Sat. Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. matinee Sun., Aug 21. Performances continue Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m., through Sept. 25. Additional evening performances are scheduled on Thursdays, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22, and Sun. Sept. 4, all at 7:30 p.m. All performances are at Carmel’s Outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View and Santa Rita Street. Seating opens 90 minutes prior to show time, with refreshments available before the show and at intermission. Audience members are advised to dress in layers, as weather at the outdoor theater is unpredictable. Parking is limited so carpooling is encouraged.
Turkish Night at Indian Summer Hadi Hadi, the Turkish folk music band which has appeared at many local events, will make an appearance at Indian Summer, 220 Olivier St., Monterey on Saturday, July 30 at 8:00 p.m. There is no cover charge, but donations will be appreciated. Hadi Hadi are members of the Turkish American Association of California, a non-profit organization.
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Ticket Information.
General admission single ticket prices range from $28 to $35 with discounts available for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers, and active military. The Pacific Repertory Theatre Box Office is located at the Golden Bough Playhouse on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmelby-the-Sea. Business hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 4pm Telephone (831) 622-0100 or visit www. pacrep.org for more information.
PacRep is supported by ticket sales, individual donations, special events, and grants from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, The Berkshire Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Chapman Foundation, the Harden Foundation and the James Irvine Foundation, among many others.
One Night Only!
Saturday, August 6TH Starts at 8:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Center - PG 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove
TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 15TH TICKET PRICES: $25 General $20 Seniors, Military, & Teachers $15 Students
Tickets available at the door one hour before performance.
For more information: call 655-4814 or 647-1988
ADVANCE TICKETS AT: • BOOKMARK MUSIC 307 Forest Ave., PG, 648-0508 • THE WORKS 667 Lighthouse Ave., PG, 372-2242 • PG HOMETOWN BULLETIN 620 Lighthouse Ave. #135, PG, 647-1988 Also available on websites:
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Events and more
Up and Coming CCMP Vespers Service Concert Series goes country
Casey Frazier to perform
Peter and the Wolf one night only Discounts offered for restaurant goers
The Foundation for Performing Arts Center (FPAC) and Pacific Grove restaurants have joined together to offer a very special evening of dining and theater on Saturday, August 6. Show your dinner receipt dated August 6, from any Pacific Grove restaurant when you purchase your Peter and the Wolf tickets at the theater door and you will receive a $5 discount on each ticket purchased ar the door. Dinner and theater is a wonderful way to spend a summer’s evening and support your community. Don’t miss this fabulous performance of the Forest Theater Guild’s production of Sergey Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” presented by the Foundation for the Performing Arts Center. This spectacular production will be presented for one night only: Saturday, August 6, at 8:00PM at the Performing Arts Center is located at 835 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove. Tickets are now on sale July 15. through the Foundation’s website: www.performingartscenterpg.org; Guild’s website: www.foresttheaterguild.org; BookMark Music 307 Forest Ave PG; The Works 667 Lighthouse Ave. PG; PG Hometown Bulletin 620 Lighthouse Ave. PG; August 6 beginning at 7:00 PM at Performing Arts Center – PG 835 Forest Ave. PG
Jerry Garcia BDAY Bash Tribute Concert July 30
After the success of last year’s inaugural event, we’ve decided to do it again this year! Join David Holodiloff for the “2nd Annual Jerry Garcia BDAY Bash Tribute Concert” Saturday July 30 (the “eve eve” of Jerry’s actual BDAY) at Bullwackers to celebrate the life and music of this beloved musician. David is very “grateful” to be joined by some of the very best musicians in the area: Ben Herod (sax/flute), Jenn Schaaf (drums) Heath Proskin (bass), and Corey Watkins (keys/sax). The top notch tribute band will be jammin’ out some classic Grateful Dead songs and the dance party is sure to top last year’s celebration. However, they won’t be doing this again for another whole year, so please don’t miss this rare event. The acoustic set starts at 8:30pm, followed by an electric set.
Peace Lantern ceremony Aug. 6 at Lovers Point
The seventh annual memorial honoring those who suffered the atomic bombings in 1945 will be held Sat., Aug. 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lovers Point cove. This year’s enormous damage in northern Japan from the March earthquake, tsunami and radioactive dangers, still very much unresolved, is additional reason for remembering both the natural and the man-made causes of such devastation. This ceremony reaffirms our commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world and to alternative, safer forms of energy so that such tragedies are not repeated. All are welcome at this free event. It can be viewed from Ocean View Blvd and terraces above the cove. For more information call 375-8216 or mrmoonsmom@yahoo.com
Chalk it up! at the Museum
Science Saturday, a drop-in program of hands-on activities and opportunities for scientific exploration and investigation will be held in conjunction July 30 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove. the event is free. Chalk it up! What is chalk made out of? Where does it come from? How and why do people use it? Discover the answers as you make your own sidewalk chalk from eggshells, make your own toothpaste from minerals, and examine the fossils found in chalk. Last but not least, don’t forget to look for your own ammonite fossil in the museum’s gravel pit. Science Saturdays are supported by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, and the Pacific Grove Rotary Club. http://www.pgmuseum. org/education.
On Sun., July 31 the Community Church if the Montrey Peninsula will present a Western barbecue from 1-4 p.m., folllwed by a performance by country artist Casey Frazier beginning at 4. Cost for the barbecue will be $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. There will be a free will offering for the music artists. The CCMP Vespers Service Concert Series at 4 p.m. presents headliner Casey Frazier, exploring some of the history and lesser-known artists of country music. Casey, raised in the country, is a real cowboy who rides horses and bulls…but his guitar won out! At 16 — not that long ago — he was honored in Nashville with a year’s study with the greats and produced the beginnings of his dynamic budding career. Casey is one of his generation’s timeless singer/songwriters. This is exemplified by over 40,000 views on YouTube of Casey Frazier singing one of his many original songs, “Elysian Fields,” used on the movie soundtrack of “Teenage Dirtbag. Like an “old soul,” Casey’s poetic lyrics can touch the depth of a heart, are open to continual exploration of deeper meanings and satisfy the “now” interpretation of his soulful, very musical creations. His artful combining of well written lyrics with his musical composition has brought attention from some of today’s most notable artists. He has had multiple song holds from iconic artists such as Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Rascal Flatts. Casey has released two full-length albums, an unplugged “Live” album, and a brand new 5-song E.P. CaseyFrazierMusic.com Facebook.com/caseyfraziermusic YouTube.com/CaseyFrazier iTunes.com Enjoy a Western BBQ from 1 to 4 pm, with country side dishes (dine in or take out); kids’ activities including face painting, clowns; horseshoes and a western hat contest for grown-ups. Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula is located at 4500 Carmel Valley Road in carmel. For more information contact www.ccmp.org or call 831-624-8595.
Classes at the PG Art Center Watercolor Class- 6-9p.m. Tuesdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and includes the basics to experimental with watercolor printmaking. Beginners welcome. Six week session $90. Next session starts July 26. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail:artnants@aol.com. Please pre-register at least one week before class. Beginning Watercolor Class- 9a.m.-12p.m. Thursdays at Vista Lobos, Carmel. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and will cover the basics of watercolor. Class will work from still life. All skill levels welcome. 10 week session $50. Next session starts June23, 2011. Pre-register through Carmel Adult School 624-1714. Still taking students. Outdoor Painting-10a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays. Ongoing class that meets at various locations around the Monterey Peninsula. $20 drop-in fee. All media and skill levels welcome, lots of instruction. For more information or location schedule call 402-5367 or e-mail: artnants@aol.com Drawing Class- 6-8p.m. Thursdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Class will learn the basics of perspective, shadow and line. Beginners welcome. Four week session $75. Next session starts July 28. Please pre-register at least one week before class. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail:artnants@aol.com
Nuclear Free event First Sunday, Aug. 7
Join us for First Sunday Potluck and Speaker Series, Sun., Aug. 7 from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. at the Peace Resource Center featuring Jacqueline Cabasso, Executive Director of Western States Legal Foundation for, “From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Confronting the Two Headed Monster of Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power.” August 6 and 9, 2011 will mark the 66th anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In the wake of the catastrophic events in Fukishima, with brave workers risking their lives to stop the ongoing devastation at the six nuclear reactors overcome by the chaos of cataclysmic earthquakes and a colossal tsunami, let us use these August days of remembrance to continue our work for a Nuclear Free Future. Jacqueline Cabasso has been involved in nuclear disarmament, peace and environmental advocacy at the local, national and international levels for over 30 years. She will speak to how nuclear weapons and the nuclear power industry are two aspects of the same beast. This event is co-sponsored by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Peace Resource Center. Donations are welcome. For more information call (831) 392-6574.
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The Green Page
Filling in the gaps
The City has received another shipment of potted eucalyptus trees for the southeastern end of the Monarch Sanctuary and they’ve been duly placed and tied by tireless volunteer Bob Pacelli, who completed the arrangement on July 16. City Manager Tom Frutchey said in a press release that the trees are “consistent with the approved management plan to fill in the gaps between planted the Eucalyptus trees.” He thanked Pacelli for locating the trees. “We now have enough trees to provide ample flexibility for experimentation with the temporary windbreak the trees help achieve,” he added. A meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 12 for various experts and consultants to confer on the optimal number and placement of the trees to foster the best conditions for the monarchs next overwintering season. Photos by Kim Worrell.
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The Green Page Urban Forest Management: Comments Pacific Grove has hired Bill Wiseman of RBF Consulting and James Allen, Consulting Arborist, to work with a selected Urban Forest Advisory Committee to attempt to resolve tree canopy removal/replacement and tree safety issues. A handout they provide has good diagrams, illustrations and tables relating to Pacific Grove. A preliminary meeting took place on July 14, followed by a public workshop July 27 on these issues. I include here my personal comments on the following:
Bruce Cowan,
Environmental Landscape Consultant, Retired
Expert Opinion
biggest benefit trees have here regarding air is to block the northwest ocean wind, which makes the outdoors more comfortable for people and for many garden plants. Pacific Grove, a town of only a few square miles, is surrounded on at 1) Decline of the tree canopy. Coverage has least two sides by rather dense pine and decreased 42 percent since 1986. oak forest and has its own forests in WashComments: Early in the 20th century ington and Rip Van Winkle parks. The some extensive fires on the Monterey Peninsula burned and renewed vast tracts other boundaries are the Pacific Ocean and of forest. Monterey pines rejuvinated Monterey Bay. Trees occurring on resiquickly from seeds and grew fast. By dential lots would have a miniscule effect mid century there was a healthy tree can- on air quality in California, even within opy. Monterey pines (Pinus radiata) are Pacific Grove. Smog occasionally ocshort-lived trees, generally about the life curs when we get a northeast air mass movspan of a human. Later in the 20th century ing in from the SF Bay Area. A southeast the tree canopy was mostly overmature air movement from the Santa Lucia mounpines, which died, fell, or caused serious tains during fire season may bring smoke. On the whole, trees contribute monproblems and concerns and had to be cut. etarily to the City with increased tourism, Even if many more Monterey and create a sense of well being and reduce pines were planted, the tree canopy would temporarily be less until the new stress--unless you happen to live under a pines grew. Most people like trees, but Landmark Tree that causes you to lose they hesitate to replant in their yards sleep on windy nights, or you can’t afford with a species that causes fear to live to remove the tree and pay permit fees and under, expense to maintain or remove, or replacement costs. Potentially hazardous subjects them to the negative aspects of a trees can greatly increase monetary and tree ordinance. No one should have to live emotional stress to the owner and to nearby under a LANDMARK TREE—“A large neighbors who are threatened if this tree TREE that will make its MARK when it falls. Even large branches can be scary; one falling branch killed a tourist visiting LANDS”. Of the three native species--pine, the Monarch Sanctuary a few years ago. Del Monte Park neighborhood cypress and oaks, coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia) is most compatible in residen- has many large-branched over-matial yards, and it makes a nice but lower ture trees which are getting older each canopy than pines. Oak worms/moths are year. These solitary trees towering a pest causing cleanup problems, but are over houses are often more massive than not a danger to humans. So far sudden forest trees which compete for sunlight oak death disease has not been much of and shoot mainly upward with smaller, shorter branches and more slender a problem on the Monterey Peninsula. Monterey cypress trees (Cupressus trunks. Regarding Energy Savings: Trees macrocarpa) get too large for small yards may keep the air a little warmer during and require extensive maintenance and winter nights, slightly reducing heating branch pruning to keep them safe. Notice bills. On the other side of the coin, houses the huge cypress uplifting the corner of surrounded by trees are much slower to Whalers Cabin at Point Lobos! warm up during the day and may actually 2) Trees are a Pacific Grove Brand. They require more heating. are a key marketing vehicle and have comEnergy savings can be achieved using munity aesthetic value. solar panels on the roof. However, solar Comment: The “Piney Woods”, is panels are uneconomical and useless if one reason tourists come, and one of the the house is shaded by trees a good part main features that attracted me to come of the day. live here--along with the wonderful In most cities and towns, trees provide shoreline. energy savings because their shade reduc3) Environmental Benefits include canopy es the need for air conditioning--the single interception of rain, infiltration into soils, greatest use of electricity during hot sumconsumption by vegetation, pollutant remer weather. In cool foggy Pacific Grove moval, soil stabilization, and streamside air conditioning is not needed. Most resiand coastal buffers to protect the Marine dents don’t even have it. If it gets a little Sanctuary. Carbon sequestration helps warm, open a window! reduce global warming. Comment: In general, none of these 5) Risk Assessment--the likelihood that a can be disputed. tree or tree part will fall and cause injury 4) Economic benefits for Pacific Grove are calculated as follows: Amenity/Replacement Cost--$209,000,000. Carbon Storage $222,000. Annual Pollution Removal $177,000. Annual Carbon Sequestration $18,100. Energy Savings $12,400.
Comments: The monetary values of the benefits listed here were said to be based on data from the Pacific Northwest. Air quality, including carbon sequestration and air pollution removal, should be looked at specifically for Pacific Grove. Most of our air is fresh, clean and comes directly from over the ocean. The
During the October 2009 windstorm, three large pines fell in Del Monte Park. Electricity was off for a couple of days. One tree on Buena Vista knocked down a power pole onto a vehicle. A tree on lower Lincoln fell straight across the street; the only thing that saved a house it was aiming for was a very long setback from the street. A very tall, perfectly healthy looking pine with no sign of heartrot fell diagonally across two houses on Presidio, smashing the corners of both. One resident’s life was saved only because a neighbor had warned him the tree was leaning only a few minutes before it toppled. Later a huge Monterey pine fell across the heavily traveled Holman Highway between Safeway and the Presidio Ave. exit; luckily not onto any vehicles. My wife and I moved into our Del Monte Park house in 1971 because we loved the forest of pines, oaks and huckleberries that grew naturally on our property. However the pines were very tall, old and rather scary during windstorms whenever branches fell on our roof. Two pines were already dead. Over several years the old, dead and structurally hazardous pines were removed. We kept two healthy looking pines I thought would never fall. During one winter storm the taller “healthy” pine fell between two houses behind our property, smashing a shed; luckily no one was killed or injured. Later the shorter bushy pine broke and fell onto our neighbors’ house, punching a hole in their roof. Our oaks have grown very large since then to make their own canopy, giving us a wonderful shaded woodland garden that requires no irrigation. These are for the most part less threatening than the pines. However, a certified arborist who has just Top: inspected our largest oak pointed A pine tree on Pico came down in a storm in out and described some major January, 2010 causing severe damage to a structural problems in the main home. trunk where it branches into two, Center: In an October 13, 2010 storm, an and suggested I apply for a tree enormous tree crashed into the nedroom removal permit. Oak wood is where the owners, “Gloria and Tony,” had much heavier then pine, and can been only moments before. It also landed on do more damage to structures. Sheila Wilson’s home. It’s not a matter of IF it will separate and crash down onto Bottom: A storm in January, 2010 took out our neighbor’s house, and maybe three power poles, one of which, in turn, ours, it is a matter of WHEN, he squashed this SUV. said. So now, I learned, we are living under a LANDMARK TREE. probably won’t hurt anything if it falls; it could even be propped up. A 20 foot tree with a six inch diameter could do some There will be a community workshop damage to a roof or parked car, but probon developing the Urban Forest ably wouldn’t kill anyone. Management Plan on July 27, 2011 Any one hundred foot Monterey from 6:00 p.m. tp 8:00 p.m. at the pine with a three to four foot diamCommunity Center, 515 Junipero eter trunk and huge spreading branchesAvenue. -many as big as medium sized trees-should be regarded as high risk no matter For more information, contact Sarah how healthy it looks. In Del Monte Park Hardgrave, Environmental Programs near the corner of Presidio and Lincoln, Manager, at 831-648-5722 ext. 202. and further up Presidio, three or four such More information on the plan can be pines and one cypress fell over during the found on the city’s website at http:// past decade, doing damage to at least ci.pg.ca.us/public works/forestry.htm three homes. One very large pine fell on
or damage, and Hazard--the presence of a condition when the potential for injury or damage due to tree failure exceeds a threshold that is defined by the tree owner or managing agency.
Comments: Trees with wood rot, dangerous dead branches, or which are leaning heavily can be identified as hazardous trees. However, a windstorm can topple a tree of any size--even a perfectly healthy looking tree. Size is probably the most important criteria, especially with Monterey pine. A sapling, or a tree ten feet tall with a two or three inch diameter
a calm, windless September evening.